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Prince George was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, on 22 July

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced details of their son's christening.

Prince George will be christened on Wednesday 23 October at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace - just over three months after his birth.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will perform the christening.

The prince, who was born on 22 July at St Mary's Hospital in London, is third in line to the throne.

In a statement Kensington Palace said: "Their royal highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to announce the christening of Prince George will take place on Wednesday, 23rd October at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.

"Prince George will be christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby."

BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said the Chapel Royal was small and would only accommodate close family and a few others.

In 1997 the coffin of Prince William's mother Diana, Princess of Wales, lay before the chapel's altar before her funeral in Westminster Abbey.